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Maduro seeks dismissal of US charges citing head-of-state immunity

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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is seeking to have drug trafficking charges against him dismissed by a US court. His legal team argues that as a head of state, he is entitled to immunity from prosecution abroad, a principle rooted in international law. The case will test the application of international law in US criminal proceedings, as Maduro's lawyers contend that the alleged acts were part of his official duties. AI

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Maduro seeks dismissal of US charges citing head-of-state immunity

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Venezuela’s Maduro seeks dismissal of US charges, citing immunity

    Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro urged a US judge on Wednesday to dismiss criminal drug trafficking charges against him, arguing he should be immune from prosecution as the head of a sovereign country. The charges, filed in Manhattan federal court, formed the basis for …

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